19-year-old arrested on aggravated arson charges

BARDOLPH (GHMI) — A 19-year-old Bardolph man was arrested on charges including aggravated arson after an explosion at an apartment building Monday in Bardolph.

McDonough County sheriff’s deputies were called about 5:30 a.m. about the explosion at the building at 208 S. Spruce.

Sheriff’s detectives and deputies arrested Trenton L. Sealock about 8 a.m. for allegedly throwing an explosive into the complex and setting it off. The explosion burned several areas within the complex, though there were no reported injuries.

Sealock was lodged in the McDonough County Jail in Macomb and charged with aggravated arson, criminal damage to property over $500 and disorderly conduct. He remained in the jail Wednesday.